But the abaya and hijab headscarf combination grew in popularity during the time of the foreign-backed government. When the Taliban recaptured Kabul in 2021, they had promised to be more flexible ...

So young women are instead following fashions seen in many Gulf nations. Many prefer a flowing abaya robe, worn with a hijab headscarf and often a face covering as well -- sometimes a medical mask, or ...

Many prefer a flowing abaya robe, worn with a hijab headscarf and often a face covering as well -- sometimes a medical mask, or a Saudi-style cloth niqab veil that exposes only the eyes.

But the abaya and hijab headscarf combination grew in popularity during the time of the foreign-backed government. When the Taliban recaptured Kabul in 2021, they had promised to be more flexible ...

The burqa was strictly enforced during the first Taliban government rule of Afghanistan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Many prefer a flowing abaya robe, worn with a hijab headscarf and often a face covering as well -- sometimes a medical mask, or a Saudi-style cloth niqab veil that exposes only the eyes. "The new ...

Many prefer a flowing abaya robe, worn with a hijab headscarf and often a face covering as well -- sometimes a medical mask, or a Saudi-style cloth niqab veil that exposes only the eyes.

But the abaya and hijab headscarf combination grew in popularity during the time of the foreign-backed government. When the Taliban recaptured Kabul in 2021, they had promised to be more flexible than ...

Pashtun society, rich in history, culture, and tradition, is characterized by a profound respect for its social codes and norms. However, the role of women within this society is a complex issue.

02/22/2025 In Pakistan, every third child cannot go to school, and the situation is especially dire for Pashtun kids. But many refuse to give up — like Jalal, who attends classes in a tent in ...

This research aims to reveal the cultural identity of Afghan women in Khaled Hosseini’s novel. The image of Afghan women has never been separated from the color of hegemony in social, cultural, ...

Pashtuns are one of the country’s largest ethnic groups and have a history of violent oppression against Hazaras. But this Pashtun family offered them water, food, and a safe place to rest.